N2550B - Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta Aircraft Registration

R22

ROBINSON HELICOPTER R22 BETA

Aircraft Description

N2550B is a Robinson Helicopter R22 BETA, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 26, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2550B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26C6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2550B was last updated on December 6, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Robinson R-22, the world's most prolific light training helicopter, revolutionized civil aviation by making helicopter flight training affordable for ordinary pilots. First flown on August 28, 1975, it featured a two-seat configuration with a teetering rotor system and lightweight aluminum construction. Powered by a 150-horsepower Lycoming O-320 piston engine, the R-22 achieved a maximum cruise speed of 96 knots and could carry 516 pounds of payload. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactured over 4,800 units between 1979 and 2016. AviatorDB tracks 1,247 Robinson Helicopter aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is R22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2550B. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
ROBINSON HELICOPTER
Model
R22 BETA
Type Aircraft
Rotorcraft
ICAO Type Code
R22R-22
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 26, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY
Address
2410 AVIATION WAY
City
CEDAR CITY
State / Zip Code
Utah84721-8312
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50466153
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26C6B

Additional Details

Registration
N2550B
Serial Number
0611
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00182257

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC